Jesus & Gerrymandering
In this issue of A Public Witness, we count the fights over redistricting and the relative quietness from Christians amid this partisan fight. Then we map out what values Christians should push amid redistricting squabbles.
A Jan. 6 Commission for the Church?
We may not have subpoena power or ornate hearing rooms in Washington, D.C., but in this edition of A Public Witness we explore the evil spirit animating Jan. 6 that abides in too many churches and revealed itself at the U.S. Capitol. This is a demon that
The Curious (Christian) Silence About Matt Gaetz
While Rep. Matt Gaetz’s behavior may pose legal troubles for him, it proves embarrassing to a religious movement whose claims ring hollow when championed by such a messenger. Worse yet, his views are emblematic of a dangerous belief system rampaging through the country and its churches.
Raphael Warnock, the ‘Senator Reverend,’ Keeps Preaching Most Sundays
Faith and politics are intertwined for Georgia Democrat. Read full piece
New House Chaplain Keeps Praying Through the Turmoil
Margaret G. Kibben has performed her duties during some of the most difficult days Congress has seen in many years. Read full piece
Faith Leaders Call for Elimination of Senate Filibuster
A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legislation.
LGBTQ Rights Bill Ignites Debate Over Religious Liberty
A sweeping bill that would extend federal civil rights protections to LGBTQ people is a top priority of President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress. Yet as the Equality Act heads to the Senate, its prospects seem bleak — to a large extent because of
It’s Still Rare for a Baptist Minister to Serve in Congress
Raphael Warnock’s election to the United States Senate has been hailed as historic for several reasons — being the first Black senator from Georgia at the top of the list — but he also will become one of the few clergy members serving in Congress. Read full
Warnock, Pastor & Politician, has Role Models Who Did Both
Rev. Raphael Warnock won one of Georgia’s two runoff elections for U.S. Senate and might be sworn in later this week. He can reflect on these other African American ministers who kept up a busy church life while serving in Congress.
Just a Handful of Pastors Sit in Congress. Raphael Warnock Will Boost Their Ranks
Incoming Georgia senator plans to keep preaching. Read full piece